Local Band Raising Money for Charity

Well here in the Northern Hemisphere it seems summer is in full swing! Most of the UK schools have broken up for their six week summer break and although the children have big beaming smiles … not all parents have, as many juggle child-care arrangements, or the thought 'what are we going to do for six weeks?'. I always used to look forward to this nice long break and being able to get out and about with the children ... now I look forward to spending time with children and grandchildren ... how the years fly by! 

Summer fun started recently with the 'Pedal Car Grand Prix' see here and continued with a 'Family Fun Day and BBQ' which as well as providing a lot of fun also raised money for a good cause. 'Making A Difference (M.A.D). Group is a small group of only three ladies who are proud to be part of the whole Cancer Research UK team. They raise funds to help research into Cancer by putting on a variety of events and money raised help research into Cancer. These lovely ladies (and helpers) are a local fundraising group raising vital funds for CRUK across the Counties of Dorset & Hampshire.

a few pictures from family fun day - please click on each one to enlarge

One of our sons is the drummer, and with his four friends play in a group called 'Barefoot Soul'.

They were providing some of the great music for the afternoon. 

… setting up and sound-check in the bandstand ... I like its design!

Barefoot Soul played a great selection of music

and yes 

"Jumping Jack Flash ... it was a gas!"

the group being joined by guest 'Mr. G'

It was a super family afternoon with great music,  various rides, fun stalls, face painting, five-a-side football and a tug of war ... did I mention the burger bar!!!

At the end of a super afternoon it was nice to get back and put our feet up ...

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All the best Jan